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10 Spring Break Spots That May Be Typical, But Are Still Awesome

“Spring break” means very different things to different people. For all, it’s a chance to get away from daily obligations and do what makes them happy. For some, that means long, quiet walks in the beach or hikes along rugged mountains, while to others it translates to booze-fueled beach parties or climbing about on complex…

Your Worst Nightmare: 11 Hostel Surprises We Hate

This post originally appeared on Yahoo! Travel. At Oyster, we love a good hotel deal, and we’re not above sharing a room to save some cash. Hostels are often excellent budget-friendly solutions, with the best of them successfully combining local flavor and fun extras with low rates. But just because a property is charging less,…

9 Best Luxe Marrakech Hotels on a Budget

The third largest city in Morocco, Marrakech is a popular tourist destination for bargaining with vendors in the lively souks (markets), watching snake charmers, and exploring the many lavish palaces throughout the fortified city. Whether travelers opt to stay in one of the unique riads (guesthouses with internal courtyards) or a large hotel, there are…

Eight Hostels For When You’re Too Old to Stay at a Hostel

Sure, college students and party animals may seek out hostels as an ideal way to meet other young travelers and save money on the road, but there comes a point in every traveler’s life when showering with flip-flops and playing drinking games with strangers becomes less appealing, and clean bedding and quiet at a reasonable…

Spring Break in Europe: 11 Hotels You Can Actually Afford

So you’ve done the wild all-inclusive spring break in Cancun, seen your fair share of bellyflop competitions in Daytona Beach, and will simply never go back to Punta Cana on account of last year’s sun-poisoning incident (we know, we’ve been there). As great as warm weather spring breaks can be, sometimes you just need a…


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Three Reasons Why You Should Book an NYC Hotel Stay RIGHT NOW

View from Hugo Hotel in West SoHo After the price surge of the holidays, hotel rates in New York City generally drop come January and February — before they peak again in March and April as travelers visit for spring break. But this winter in particular has seen a significant drop in prices, which is…

What You Get in the Dominican Republic For…$150/Night (And Lower)

We love winter weather during the holiday season. There’s nothing better than curling up by the fire and watching the snow fall and the lights twinkle outside. But after December, the doldrums of winter begin to set in, and by the time we reach February, we want OUT. But hey, that’s why they invented spring…

What You Get in the Caribbean For…$125/Night

Aruba, Jamaica, Ooohh we wanna take ya…to the Caribbean for $125/night. Okay, we know those aren’t the exact lyrics, but it’s true: We did some research so we could give you the deets on the best budget picks in the Caribbean this time of year. The price: $125/night. The dates: November 1st through 8th. And…

The Very Best Party Hostels Around the World

This post originally appeared on Yahoo! Travel. Traveling can be expensive. After all, hotels, transportation, dining, and sight-seeing add up quickly! But one way to lessen the financial load is to opt for hostels over hotels; these budget-oriented spots have an undeserved bad rap. Sure, they’re usually bare bones when it comes to accommodations, but…


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